Welcome, Joey,
Here is the standard set of instructions that prefaces each BX offering:
Dear All,
The items listed below have been donated by our members and friends to be shared.
If you are interested in obtaining some of them, please email me PRIVATELY at
mailto:ds429@frontier.com
Include "BX ---" in the subject line.
Specify the NUMBERS of the items which you would like; do not specify quantities. It is a good idea to include your snail mail address, too, in case I do not already have it. Availability is based on a first come, first served system. When you receive your seeds/bulbs you will find, included with them, a statement of how much money (usually $2.00/share of seeds or $3 - $5/share of bulbs)(cash, check, or Pay Pal to <pbs.treasury@verizon.net>; no money orders, please) you should send the PBS treasurer. Postage and packaging charges are added.
Many of you are subscribers to this pbs elist which is free, but are not members of the Pacific Bulb Society which has a yearly membership charge. THIS BX OFFERING IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO MEMBERS of the Pacific Bulb Society. If you are not a member, consider joining so that you can take advantage of future offers such as this. Go to our website: <http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/>
If you would like to donate seeds or bulbs/corms to the PBS,(Donors will receive credit on the BX for the cost of postage for their donations.), please send CLEAN, clearly labeled plant materials to:
Dell Sherk
55 W. High St.
Salem, WV 26426
USA
Non US donors should contact Dell for instructions before sending seeds.
I WILL REPLY TO YOU WITHIN 24 HRS OF MY RECEIPT OF YOUR ORDER.
IF YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM ME, TRY AGAIN !!
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On Mon, 7/21/14, James Waddick <jwaddick@kc.rr.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: [pbs] Pacific Bulb Society BX 365
To: "Pacific Bulb Society" <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org>
Date: Monday, July 21, 2014, 11:07 AM
Dear Joey,
Congratulations on
joining the world of the PBS BX.
Crinum bulbispermum should be reliably
hardy for you, but here’s a few beginner hints. Keep the
pots of seedlings protected some from climate extremes and
well watered. I usually bring the seedling pot indoors and
away from freezing for the first winter. In spring plant
them out where they get full sun and plenty of room. This
selection gets to almost 4 ft tall here and wider than that.
Keep well watered their first year of whenever they seem
stressed. Once established they are very drought tolerant
-having been through 2 years of extreme drought here in
’12 and ’13. They do appreciate extra water, but are
very tolerant of heat, sun and drought.
Mine grow in fine grained clay soil, but
I do mulch and add compost around the base to retain some
moisture.
Your
raised beds sound excellent. We have strong winds
here too -not a problem. Wishing you good luck and wild
success, then on to even more varieties of these fascinating
Crinums.
Perhaps
some other Northern CA members can share their experiences
with Crinum.
Ordering is very simple. Read Dell’s instructions and send
him an email direct to ds429@frontier.com
Include "BX 365" in the subject line and list your
requests. Dell will confirm your order and send them ASAP
with a bill to PBS. Prices are VERY reasonable and listed
some where on the PBS site. Would some one send
this info to Joey and prospective other new members ?
Dell is very easy to
communicate with about BX orders and Arnold keeps track of
the Treasury so it is very easy to know where your order and
payments stand. You’ll find it so easy and the BX lists so
tempting you may start something !
Hope you have success and enjoyment from
these seeds. Best Jim W.
On Jul 21, 2014, at 10:25 AM, Joey Russell
<rjrussell@cot.net>
wrote:
Hello James,
This will be my first time ordering seeds
(bulbs) through PBS and I would like to try your Crinum
seeds. Any suggestions for success?
How do I place my order.
I have my $5.00 off coupon for my first BX order that I will
mail with my payment!
Sincerely,
Joey Russell
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10. Crinum bulbispermum, Jumbo strain This
selection has been reliably hardy in my Zone 5/6 garden for
over a decade without protection. Winters are routinely
below 0 F.
Directions for planting success.
Press the large seeds into your planting mix, do not
cover.
In colder climates such as mine the
seedlings need extra winter protection for the 1st and 2nd
winter.
Grow in full sun. Plant appreciate
extra water and good drainage. Over all easy to grow and
long lived.
Enjoy.
Jim W.
James Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom
Rd
Kansas City, MO 64152-2711
USA
Phone
816-746-1949
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USA
Phone
816-746-1949
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